Samarkand Tour: Explore Historic Landmarks

On this classic tour of Samarkand, you’ll explore all the key sites and have the opportunity to sample traditional dishes.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Statue of Amir Temur - The Statue of Amir Timur in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, is a magnificent monument honoring Amir Timur (Tamerlane), the 14th-century conqueror and founder of the Timurid Empire. This statue symbolizes Uzbekistan’s national pride, strength, and historical heritage.
  • Gur Emir Mausoleum - Constructed in 1404, Timur’s tomb is…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Photo Stops at the Best Spots
  • Parking fees
  • Bottled water
  • Professional Local Guide
What's Not Included
  • Entrance Tickets to the monuments (unless you book “fully included option”)
  • Lunch
Location
Statue of Amir Temur
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Liza_s
Sep 23, 2025
Don’t miss this tour!!! - Our tour with Amin was an unforgettable one. He was so kind, knowledgeable, and with a wonderful sense of humor. One of the best tour guides we have ever had. We learned so much about the city, had incredible food, saw beautiful parts, and met some amazing people.
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Srilekhan
Sep 12, 2025
Wonderful experience , very informative and fascinating ! - We had a great guided tour of Samarkand with Guide Amin . He is very fluent in English and very knowledgeable about the history of all the monuments in Samarkand and is very entertaining with his interesting stories . He also sings very well ! 😀 Since our hotel was far from Registan Square and the light end sound show starts only at 9 pm we missed it . That's the only regret otherwise it was great ! Samarkand is amazing! We wouldn't have got the most of it without Amin explaining its history . He is also a good photographer and was very enthusiastic about taking our couple photos in the backdrop of majestic monuments .😊
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Voyage34146063253
Sep 9, 2025
Daytrip Samarkand - We had an amazing day with our excellent guide Amin. He speaks fluent English and told us interesting stories to make every building come alive and look even more beautiful. There was flexibility for us to choose what we wanted to see. He was also happy to answer any questions related to Uzbekistan. Would recommend!
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Matthew_n
Sep 4, 2025
Magical Samarkand Tour - We had a wonderful time exploring Samarkand with our tour guide Amin. His style was very informative and at the same time entertaining. The sites we visited made us feel like we walked into a living museum - we were awestruck by the beauty, detail massiveness and geometrical perfection of almost everything. It was definitely a different experience compared to just watching it in youtube videos. Amin brought the ancient Silk Road and Timurid Empire's stories to life with fascinating detail and he was amazing with taking our family photos — he knew exactly where to take our photos to capture the spirit of the place. Our favorite was Shah-i-Zinda, a necropolis that left us speechless with its turquoise-tiled mausoleums lined up along a narrow path.  The Madrasas along Registan square, Bibi-Khanym Mosque and Gur-e-Amir, the final resting place of Timur, were also unforgettable stops. We were amazed at how much Samarkand was steeped in history. What made the trip even more special was the warmth of the local people. We were welcomed everywhere with smiles, tea, and delicious Uzbek cuisine—plov, shasliks, fresh bread, assortment of nuts, and juicy fruits from the local market. Samarkand is a journey through centuries of civilization and I highly recommend visiting with a local guide like Amin to fully appreciate the stories, symbolism, and significance behind each site.
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Ekta_c
Sep 1, 2025
Great trip with an amazing guide - We took this trip with Amin who was very hospitable and knowledgeable. He took us to the best spots for pictures and we also ended up taking a trip with him to Shahersabz the next day.
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Zeljkoa621
Aug 28, 2025
Guide with passion for Samarkand and its history - With Shahzad we had a great and so easy going time exploring this great city. He shared his great knowledge about this city with us with such a passion for this city and its history.
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Fatima
Aug 24, 2025
10/10 - would recommend to everyone - Strongly recommend this tour. Amin is an excellent tour guide with lots of knowledge on the history of Uzbekistan and the sites. He kindly made two additional stops as well (carpet factory and observatory) which was super nice of him. He took lots of photos of us and overall we had a great day out. I really recommend booking this tour guide for your stay in Samarkand. We felt like we really made the most of the day.
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David_k
Aug 23, 2025
Great city tour - Very nice and interesting city tour. Amin was fully convincing with excellent English skills and great background knowledge! We recommend this tour to anyone who wants to spend a nice day in Samarkand!
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Aseli11
Aug 14, 2025
All major sightseeing spots in one day - Great opportunity to see all major attractions in Samarkand in once day. The guide Amin is nice, helpful and thoughtful.
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888dhananjayn
Jul 22, 2025
- Highly recommended! Was a fantastic introduction to the city of Samarkand and its history, as well as the history of Amir Timur and the Timurid Empire. The guide took his time and properly explained the history and significance of each monument that we visited, which was an extremely enriching experience. The guide was very knowledgable and informative, and was very helpful as well. We learnt a lot, and the tour was overall extremely interesting.
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From $30
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).